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Pat Gesualdo: Drum Therapy Zone: “The New Drum Therapy Book???

My new book, Drum Therapy, has just been released by Alfred Publishing, the world’s largest music instruction publisher. Drum Therapy is specifically designed for drum instructors to help children and adults with Autism, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s, Asperger’s, ODD, OCD, multiple…

Oct 26, 2010

Pat Gesualdo: Developing Drumming Milestones

Numerous psychologists, medical doctors, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and school teachers throughout the world are certified drum therapists, and use Drum Therapy to help children and adults manage the effects of a number of disabilities. The D.A.D. Program’s…

Jun 22, 2010

Pat Gesualdo: Picking Up On Signs Of Frustration

There are many techniques to use when teaching drumming to special-needs students. When I train and certify drum instructors, doctors, and therapists in the Drum Therapy curriculum of the DAD Program, one of the most important things I stress is…

May 17, 2010

Pat Gesualdo Drummer Blog

Hello to everyone in Drumland! It's Pat Gesualdo, Vater Percussion special education program director, and president/CEO of the non-profit organization DAD (Drums And Disabilities). First, I would like to say thank you to all of you who came to see…

Oct 18, 2007